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Peraton · 16 hours ago

Software Development Manager

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$135K/yr - $216K/yr

12+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to lead and grow high-performing engineering teams delivering mission-critical software solutions, guiding technical strategy and ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery across complex products.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and coordinate all activities related to software development across multiple functional teams and product lines

Lead and manage multi-team and cross-functional engineering organizations in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment

Prioritize and allocate projects, products, and resources in collaboration with architects and engineering managers

Drive strategic decisions related to technology selection, system design, and software implementation

Direct end-to-end software development projects, ensuring delivery on schedule and in compliance with quality and performance standards

Establish clear project plans that include product goals, development strategies, roles and responsibilities, schedules, milestones, risk identification, and contingency planning

Communicate effectively with executive leadership and stakeholders by providing project status updates, variance justifications, and technical insights

Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies and industry standards to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement

Manage people-related responsibilities including hiring, performance evaluations, compensation reviews, recognition, and adherence to company policies

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across engineering teams

Qualification

TS/SCI clearanceFull-stack software developmentAWS technologiesAgile developmentJavaPythonJavaScriptGitJenkinsJiraConfluenceContinuous improvementProject planningRisk identificationCommunicationLeadershipCollaboration

Required

Active (currently in use) TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, or active TS/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a polygraph

Bachelor's degree in a field applicable to the position; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

12+ years of relevant professional experience, including at least 4 years in a supervisory or management role

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Proven full-stack software development experience

Programming experience including, but not limited to: Java, Python (Poetry, Flask, etc.), and JavaScript

Hands-on experience with AWS technologies, including Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, EC2, S3, and DynamoDB

Experience using modern development techniques and frameworks such as REST, JSON, Spring, Spring Boot, JavaScript frameworks (e.g., jQuery, Angular, React), and Docker

Proficiency with Git, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence

Experience using Microsoft Project

Experience with Agile development, including project planning, project schedules, weekly status reporting, and monthly PMR briefings

Understanding of CIO processes and EMO functional requirements